Where and when do I pay my taxes?

Taxes may be paid by December 31st each year to take advantage of a deduction for the
previous year’s income taxes. They may also be paid by January 31st each year without
penalty or in two installments on or before January 31st and July 31st. The first
payment must be made to the Village of Merrillan if you chose the installment option,
the second payment must be made to the Jackson County Treasurer’s Office
in Black River Falls.

Who do I contact to rent a park shelter & campsites?

Shelters at Gile Park can be reserved at the village hall. A a non refundable $50.00 fee is required
to reserve the shelter.
Campsites at Gile Park are on a “first come, first served” basis.
The camping fees are $20.00 per site, with and without electricity.

When is garbage collected?

Garbage is collected each Thursday in the Village of Merrillan.
If a holiday falls on a week day during the week (M-F), the garbage will be collected on Friday.
Please place all garbage on the curb by 7 a.m.

Do I need a license for my dog or cat?

Dogs 5 months and older must be licensed annually in the Village of Merrillan. To license your
dog proof of rabies vaccine must be brought to the Village Hall. The fee for licensing your
dog is $10.00 for a non-spayed or non-neutered dogs and $5.00 for spayed or neutered dogs.

Cats 5 months and older must be licensed annually in the Village of Merrillan. To license your
Cat proof of rabies vaccine must be brought to the Village Hall. The fee for licensing your
Cat is $5.00 for a non-spayed or non-neutered Cats and $3.00 for spayed or neutered Cats.